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There are clear factual errors in the underlying assumptions of what was stated about water fluoridation. Those are simply table stakes for having a discussion
by jdiff 1y ago
There are clear factual errors in the underlying assumptions of what was stated about water fluoridation. Those are simply table stakes for having a discussion about anything at all. If one thinks that water fluoridation is useful "just for a few seconds," that it's not done outside of the United States, that it's a replacement for toothpaste, that it's a vital chemical, or that we don't fortify other foods, then they do not know enough about the topic to talk about it, let alone hold the opinion that they know better.
If someone came in with a curious mindset, that'd be one thing. But this is someone walking into a room with an agenda (get rid of fluoride) and a shocking lack of knowledge about that agenda.
- cpursley 1y agoJust brush your teeth after every meal, you will be fine like the Finns. And prob a higher IQ like them, as well (without all the unnecessary floride in the water).
- jdiff 1y agoWhere are the studies supporting this claim? A random person on the internet saying "prob higher IQ" is not a convincing argument.
- tremon 1y agoPSA: brushing your teeth directly after eating is actually detrimental, because the acids in food soften the enamel on your teeth. That layer needs to harden first (wait 20-30 minutes), otherwise your toothbrush will strip it away: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/brushing-immediately-after-meals-you-may-want-wait https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/brushing-immediately-aft...
- cpursley 1y agoNow that’s really interesting, thanks.
- nobody9999 1y ago>If someone came in with a curious mindset, that'd be one thing. But this is someone walking into a room with an agenda (get rid of fluoride) and a shocking lack of knowledge about that agenda. But since "Internet People Lie About Fluoride,"[0] why are you surprised? And that's nothing new. Why? I have no idea. Perhaps cpursley[1] could enlighten us? [0] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GefwcsrChHk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GefwcsrChHk [1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43894013 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43894013
- cpursley 1y agoYeah, exactly - she made my point. Buy proper toothpaste with fluoride. Brush after ever meal. I understand the chemistry and am an obsessive brusher. If the Danish don't need it in their DRINKING water, nor do we.
- nobody9999 1y agoYou must've watched a different video than I did. Because you're the "Internet people lie about fluoride" guy to a tee. Have a good day!
- atmavatar 1y ago> Buy proper toothpaste with fluoride. It's funny you should mention that because now the Texas AG is staring to come after fluoridated toothpastes.